The fire was reported around 9 a.m. in a 2-1/2 story building located at 27 and 29 Perrin St.

The buildling's nine residents escaped on their own, fire officials said. One woman was taken to a nearby hospital with minor burns. Her condition was not immediately known.

Heavy fire was reported on the second floor and attic. All companies were ordered off the roof and out of the building and were forced to fight the flames from outside. Heavy smoke and icy conditions made fighting the fire particularly difficult.